CN109766045B

CN109766045B - Method and apparatus for operating function in touch device

Info

Publication number: CN109766045B
Application number: CN201910053689.7A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 丁晨弘
Original assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Current assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
Priority date: 2011-10-10
Filing date: 2012-10-10
Publication date: 2022-07-05
Anticipated expiration: 2032-10-10
Also published as: JP6301530B2; US10754532B2; BR112014008758A2; US20130088455A1; RU2014114052A; US20200387298A1; EP2581819A2; US10359925B2; WO2013055089A1; EP2581819A3; US20150091835A1; CN103034406B; BR112014008758B1; JP2017123201A; US20170371531A1; US9760269B2; JP2013084272A; KR20130038476A; CA2851478C; CN109766045A

Abstract

A method and apparatus for operating a function in a touch device, which can simultaneously change an option and perform the function based on an input touch event during the performance of the function using a function button provided in a specific mode, wherein the specific mode is performed in the touch device supporting a touch-based input. The method comprises the following steps: executing a second function associated with the option setting according to the touch event input to the function button; and executing the first function assigned to the function button according to the option value set by the second function when the input touch event is released.

Description

Method and apparatus for operating function in touch device

The present application is a divisional application of a patent application having an application date of 10/2012, having an application number of 201210382438.1, entitled "method and apparatus for operating functions in a touch device".

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for operating a function in a touch device. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for operating a function in a touch device, which can simultaneously change an option and execute a function based on an input touch event during the execution of the function using a function button provided in a specific mode, which is performed in the touch device supporting a touch-based input.

Background

In recent years, with the development of digital technology, mobile devices such as Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), electronic organizers, smartphones, tablet Personal Computers (PCs) capable of processing communication and personal information while moving have been developed. Through rapid development of technology, such mobile devices have various functions including voice calls, SMS transmission, mobile calls, electronic organizer functions, cameras, e-mails, the internet, and Social Network Services (SNS).

Recently, mobile devices having a touch screen have become widely used. A touch screen is a device for simultaneously supporting a display function of a display device and an input function of an input device. A user may operate a mobile device by the action of touching the screen of a touch screen with a particular object (e.g., a finger, a tip, a pen, etc.). When using a mobile device having a touch screen, a user directly touches a corresponding point while viewing the screen to make an input. Even a user who is not accustomed to using the mobile device can easily use various functions of the touch screen.

The mobile device supports the execution of functions using function buttons provided during the execution of a specific mode. The mobile device also supports various menu options associated with particular functions during execution of the respective functions in a particular mode. For example, the user may execute a photographing function using a photographing button given in the photographing mode. Further, the mobile device supports an option menu for changing various options (e.g., white balance, brightness, exposure, resolution, ISO, etc.) associated with photographing during execution of a photographing function in a photographing mode. Similarly, in a broadcast mode for viewing mobile broadcasts, a user may perform a recording function using a recording button given in the broadcast mode. During execution of the recording function, an option menu for changing various options (e.g., channel list, recording date, recording time, recording start time, recording end time) associated with recording is provided. In the messenger mode for chatting among users, the user can perform a transmission function of inputting text using a transmission button given in the messenger mode. During execution of the send function in the messenger mode, an option menu for changing various options (e.g., font type, font color, language) associated with input text is supported.

However, in the related art touch-based mobile device, the execution of the function using the function button in the aforementioned specific mode can be simply performed by the touch-based input. Meanwhile, for changing various options given in each specific mode, a desired option can be selected by calling only the option menu and by a great depth under the called option menu. Further, it is inconvenient for the user to separately perform an operation for changing the option value of the selected option. For example, the photographing function may be performed by only touching a photographing button in the photographing mode. However, the user needs to perform complicated processing to change and set a specific option and then perform a photographing function. For example, in order to change and set an option value such as white balance, the user may perform complicated processing such as: calling an option menu, searching and selecting a white balance menu in the given option menu, selecting a desired option value from the given white balance menu, and applying a selectable setting value; changing the options; and executing the function by pressing a photographing button or performing another input action multiple times. Such inconvenience of the user also occurs in the broadcast mode and the messenger mode.

Typically, when a user changes a selectable option value in a specific mode of a mobile device and then performs a function according to the option value, there is an inconvenience that the user needs to perform a complicated menu operation and perform an operation of optionally modifying and executing the function a plurality of times according to settings. However, in the related art, since the aforementioned complicated processing is performed, it takes a long time to perform a desired function. It is difficult for the user to change the options because the selectable menu search and option settings are not intuitively supported.

Disclosure of Invention

Aspects of the present invention are to address at least the above problems and/or disadvantages and to provide at least the advantages below. Accordingly, an aspect of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for controlling a function in a touch device, which can improve convenience of user input for changing various option values used during operation of the function in the touch device supporting a touch-based input.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for controlling a function in a touch device, which can quickly and intuitively change various option values used during execution of a specific function in the touch device and execute the specific function based on the changed option values.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for controlling a function in a touch device, which can set various option values through one touch input using function buttons provided according to an execution mode in the touch device, and execute a function assigned to the function buttons based on at least one set option value.

Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus for controlling a function in a touch device, which can implement an optimal environment for supporting a function operation according to a change of a user's selectable value in the touch device to improve user's convenience, usability of the touch device, and competitiveness of the touch device.

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling a function in a touch device. The method comprises the following steps: executing a second function associated with the option setting according to the touch event input to the function button; and executing the first function assigned to the function button according to the option value set by the second function when the input touch event is released.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling a function in a touch device. The method comprises the following steps: detecting a touch event input on a function button displayed in a specific mode; displaying an option menu in response to the input touch event; detecting movement of a touch event while an option menu is displayed; changing an option value based on the option menu according to the movement of the touch event; and executing a function of the function button based on the changed option value when the touch event is released.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for controlling a function in a touch device. The method comprises the following steps: receiving a touch event input through a function button displayed on a screen; executing a unique function of the function button when the touch event is released within a predetermined time; displaying a menu that sets an option associated with the unique function when a predetermined time elapses after the touch event is input to the function button; setting an option value when the touch event moves corresponding to the menu when the touch event is not released; and reflecting the set option value to perform the unique function of the function button when the touch event is released.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a photographing method in a touch device. The method comprises the following steps: receiving a touch event input through a photographing button displayed on a screen; performing photographing when the touch event is released within a predetermined time; displaying a menu to set options associated with photographing when the touch event remains for more than a predetermined time after the touch event is input to the photographing button; setting an option value when the touch event moves corresponding to the menu when the touch event is not released; and performing photographing to which the set option value is applied when the touch event is released.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program to be executed by a processor.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program to be executed by a processor. The recording medium stores data including: displaying a function button on a screen, processing a first mode of executing a unique function of the function button when a touch event input through the function button is released within a predetermined time, displaying a menu setting an option associated with the unique function when the touch event input through the function button is maintained for more than the predetermined time, setting an option value when the touch event moves corresponding to the menu in a state where the touch event is not released, and processing a second mode of reflecting the set option value to execute the unique function of the function button when the touch event is released.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a touch apparatus is provided. The touch device includes: a display unit for displaying a function area for providing at least one soft-type function button for performing a function in a specific mode during execution of the specific mode and a display area for displaying related data operated according to a touch event input through the function button of the function area; a memory for storing at least one option menu given by a specific mode, a corresponding option setting value, and preset information for functional operation of the touch device; and a controller for changing at least one option value for at least one option menu according to a touch event input through the function button in the specific mode, and for controlling execution of a function of the function button based on the at least one changed option value when the touch event is released.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a touch apparatus is provided. The touch device includes: a touch screen displaying function buttons for performing a unique function and receiving a touch event input through the function buttons; and a controller which controls a first mode of executing the unique function of the function button when the touch event is released within a predetermined time, displays a menu of setting options associated with the unique function when the touch event is maintained for more than the predetermined time, sets an option value when the touch event is moved in a state in which the touch event is not released, and controls a second mode of reflecting the set option value to execute the unique function of the function button when the touch event is released.

According to another aspect of the present invention, a touch apparatus is provided. The touch device includes: a camera module; a touch screen displaying a photographing button for performing photographing using the camera module and receiving a touch event input for performing photographing through the photographing button; and a controller which controls a first mode of performing photographing when the touch event is released within a predetermined time, displays a menu for setting options associated with photographing when the touch event is maintained for more than the predetermined time, sets an option value when the touch event moves in a state in which the touch event is not released, and controls a second mode of performing photographing to which the set option value is applied when the touch event is released.

Other aspects, advantages and salient features of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses exemplary embodiments of the invention.

Drawings

The foregoing and other aspects, features and advantages of certain exemplary embodiments of this invention will become more apparent from the following description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

fig. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 2 to 5 are diagrams schematically illustrating a function control operation in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 6 to 11 are diagrams illustrating examples of screens for describing operations of changing option values and executing corresponding functions using function buttons provided through an execution mode in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 12 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing options and executing functions in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 13 is a diagram schematically illustrating an operation of setting a multi-option value by one touch input in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 14 to 16 are diagrams illustrating an example of changing an option menu for setting a multi-option value in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 17 is a diagram schematically illustrating various forms of providing an option menu in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 18 to 20 are flowcharts illustrating a method for controlling a function of a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Throughout the drawings, it should be noted that the same reference numerals are used to designate the same or similar elements, features and structures.

Detailed Description

The following description with reference to the accompanying drawings is provided to assist in a comprehensive understanding of exemplary embodiments of the invention as defined by the claims and their equivalents. The following description includes various specific details to aid understanding, but these details are to be regarded as illustrative only. Accordingly, those of ordinary skill in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications of the embodiments described herein can be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. Moreover, descriptions of well-known functions and constructions may be omitted for clarity and conciseness.

The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to the written meaning, but are used only by the inventor to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the invention. Accordingly, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention are provided for illustration only, and not for the purpose of limiting the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

It is to be understood that the singular includes plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, reference to "a component surface" includes reference to one or more of such surfaces.

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and apparatus for operating a function in a touch device, which can operate a complex function through one touch event input using a function button provided according to an execution mode in a touch device supporting a touch-based input. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention may change an option value according to a touch event input to a function button given by a specific mode, and execute a corresponding function assigned to the function button with the changed option value during release of the touch event. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention may execute a function (option change function) associated with an option setting according to a touch event input to a function button, and reflect an option value set by the option change function according to release of the input touch event during execution of a function (button function) assigned to the function button to execute the button function.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a touch event may be interpreted as: a first event for directly performing a corresponding function of the function button given in the execution mode according to a form input to the function button, or a second event for setting an option based on the function button and performing the corresponding function of the function button based on the set option.

For example, when both input and release of a touch event are performed on a function button within a specific time, the touch event is determined as a first event and a corresponding function of the function button is directly performed. When a touch event is input to the function button for more than a predetermined time, the touch event may be determined as a second event.

When the touch event is determined to be a second event, it may be performed: an option menu call according to a touch event input on a function button of the touch screen, an option change according to movement in the option menu while the input of the touch event remains on the touch screen, and a corresponding function of the function button of the option set during the release on the option menu based on the touch event remaining on the touch screen.

Further, the touch event includes an input called to the option menu through the function button as described above before the function is performed (a state where a predetermined time elapses and is held after the input of the function button), a movement to the option menu while the input on the touch screen is held (corresponding to a case where the option menu is provided spatially separately from the function button), an option change due to the movement to the option menu while the input on the touch screen is held, and an option change according to the movement to the additional option menu.

As used herein, a touch event input indicates a state in which an object (e.g., a finger, a tip, a pen, etc.) for user input touches one area of a touch screen. The hold state indicates a state in which the object maintains contact with the touched area or moves from the touched area to another area, and indicates all states before the object is detached (released) from the touch screen. The release of the touch event represents a state in which an object in contact with the touch screen is separated (released) from the touch screen.

Accordingly, the touch event may be classified into an interaction for performing a function assigned to a function button (an action of inputting and releasing completed within a predetermined time), an interaction for calling an option menu assigned to the function button before performing the function of the corresponding function button (an action of completing an input on the function button and maintaining for more than a predetermined time), an interaction for changing an option value according to the called option menu (an action of moving to a predetermined area while maintaining the input), and an interaction for performing a function assigned to the function button after changing the option value (an action of separating an object from the moved area while maintaining the input). Further, an input event of an interaction having a category as described above may be regarded as one input for setting options and performing functions by the user of the present invention. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention can perform a plurality of functions by one touch based on one finger. Accordingly, before the touch event input to the function button is released, the exemplary embodiments of the present invention detect an interaction according to the change (input, hold, move, release) of the touch event as described above, and may thus simultaneously perform activation of the option menu, change of options based on the option menu, and execution of a function according to the changed option.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the change of the option and the execution of the function may be performed by one user input action using the function button based on one touch. The change of options and the execution of functions can be performed by one user input action using the function buttons in such a way that: after the second function (option setting function) changes at least one option value according to the input touch event, the first function serves as the only function assigned to the function button during the release of the touch event. Accordingly, exemplary embodiments of the present invention can change a multi-option value through one touch event and execute a function assigned to a function button based on the changed option value.

The configuration of the touch device and the method for controlling the operation of the touch device are described with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, since the configuration of the touch device and the method for controlling the operation of the touch device according to the embodiments are not limited to the following, it will be noted that they may be applied to various embodiments based on the following description.

Fig. 1 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a configuration of a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 1, the touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a display unit 100, a memory 300, and a controller 500. The touch device may further include additional units not shown, such as an audio processor with a microphone and a speaker; a digital broadcasting module for receiving digital broadcasting, for example, mobile broadcasting such as Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB); a camera module for photographing a still image and a moving image of a subject; at least one close range communication module for supporting a close range wireless communication-based function, such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) communication or Near Field Communication (NFC); an input unit for supporting hard key-based input; an RF module for supporting communication functions such as a voice call, a mobile call, and a data call based on mobile communication; a communication module for supporting an internet communication service based on an Internet Protocol (IP); a battery for supplying power to the aforementioned structural elements.

The display unit 100 may display an operation state of the touch device and a screen associated with performing an operation. For example, the display unit 100 may display a main screen of the touch device or respective execution screens according to execution of respective applications. A Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) may be used as the display unit 100. However, other display devices such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), organic LEDs (oleds), or active matrix oleds (amoleds) may also be used. The display unit 100 also includes an interface to support touch-based input. For example, the display unit 100 may support various touch-based user inputs through the touch screen, generate an input signal according to the user input, and transmit the input signal to the controller 500. When displaying the execution screen, the display unit 100 may support screen display in the landscape mode, screen display in the portrait mode, and adaptive screen transition display according to a change between the landscape mode and the portrait mode according to a rotation direction (or a placement direction) of the touch device.

The display unit 100 may provide a function area providing at least one soft type function button for performing a function in a specific mode of performing a specific application, and a display area for displaying related data operated according to a touch event input through the function button of the function area. Various function buttons may be provided in a specific mode performed in the case of the function area. The display unit 100 may express a result screen of a function performed using the changed option through a display area according to a touch event of the user using a given function button in a specific mode. The screen configuration and screen example of the display unit 100 will be described later.

The memory 300 stores various applications and data executed and processed by the touch device, and may include at least one of volatile memory and non-volatile memory. Volatile memory can include Random Access Memory (RAM), and non-volatile memory can include read-only memory (ROM) or flash memory. The memory 300 may store, continuously or temporarily, an operating system of the touch device, programs and data associated with a display control operation of the display unit 100, programs and data associated with an input control operation using the display unit 100, programs and data associated with a function operation of the touch device, and programs and data associated with a control operation for supporting an option change by one touch input based on a touch and execution of a function in the touch device.

In addition, the memory 300 may store various option menus 410 given by a specific mode and option setting values according to the option menus 410. The memory 300 may also store various preset information required for the functional operation of the present invention. The option menu 410 and the option setting values according to the option menu 410 will be described below. The preset information 430 may include information on functions assigned to the function buttons given by the specific mode, at least one option menu operated by the function buttons, and previous setting information on an order of the option menus provided according to a motion path of the touch event during the provision of the multi-option menu by the function buttons.

The controller 500 controls the overall operation of the touch device. The controller 500 may change the option according to a touch-based user input of the touch device and control an operation associated with the execution of the function according to the changed option value based on the user input. The controller 500 may change an option value with respect to at least one option menu according to a touch event input through the function button in a specific mode of execution, and control execution of a function of the function button based on the at least one changed option value. For example, the controller 500 may activate an option menu when a touch event is input while function buttons of the function region are displayed in a specific mode, and change and set options according to movement of the input touch event on the activation option menu. When the touch event is released, the controller 500 may control the execution of the corresponding function assigned to the function button based on the changed setting option value.

When a touch event input is detected on a function button given in a specific mode, the controller 500 may control display of an option menu in response to the touch event input. When the movement of the touch event is detected in the display state of the option menu, the controller 500 may change an option value based on the option menu according to the movement of the touch event. In this case, when the selectable value is changed, the controller 500 may control real-time display of a screen changed according to the change of the option value in the specific mode currently being performed. When the release of the touch event is detected, the controller 500 may execute a corresponding function of the function button based on an option value during the release of the touch event and control the result screen display. As described above, the controller 500 may control the overall operation regarding the execution of the function according to the change in the option of the present invention.

The touch event may be classified into an interaction for performing a function assigned to a specific function button on the function region, an interaction for calling an option menu assigned to the function button before performing the function of the corresponding function button, an interaction for moving to change an option value according to the called option menu, and an interaction for performing a function assigned to the function button after changing the option value. The touch event may correspond to an input by a user. The function of the touch device can be performed by one touch based on one finger. The option change and function execution operation according to the touch event are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Accordingly, the controller 500 may detect an interaction according to a change in at least one touch event before the touch event input to the function button is released, and may collectively control activation of the option menu, option change based on the option menu, and execution of a function by the changed option.

As described above, the control operation of the controller 500 is described below with reference to an operation example of the touch device and the control method thereof. The controller 500 may control various operations associated with typical functions of the touch device as well as the aforementioned functions. For example, the controller 500 may control the operation and screen display of a specific application during the execution of the specific application. The controller 500 may receive input signals corresponding to various touch event inputs supported by the touch-based input interface and control functional operations. Further, the controller 500 may control transmission/reception of various data based on wired communication and wireless communication.

The touch device shown in fig. 1 may be any type of device such as a bar type, a folder type, a slide type, a swivel type, and a flip (flip) type. The touch device of the present invention may include various information and communication devices such as a multimedia device and an application device supporting the functions of the present invention. For example, the touch device may be a Personal Computer (PC), a smart phone, a digital camera, a Portable Multimedia Player (PMP), a media player, a portable game terminal, a laptop computer, a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), and a mobile communication terminal operating based on various communication protocols corresponding to various communication systems. The function control method according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be applied and operated to various display devices supporting touch-based input, such as a digital Television (TV), a Digital Signage (DS), and a large display (LFD).

Fig. 2 to 5 are diagrams schematically illustrating a function control operation of a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 illustrates an example of a screen when a photographing mode supporting a photographing function of a subject through a camera mode is performed. Fig. 3 illustrates an example of a screen when a messenger mode supporting a chat function with other users is performed. Fig. 4 illustrates an example of a screen when a media mode supporting a content playback function such as music, a moving image, or mobile broadcasting is performed. Fig. 5 illustrates an example of a screen when a call mode for a voice call or a sports call with other users is performed. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the media mode may be supported by an application such as a media player, and may include a music mode for playing music content, a moving image mode for playing moving images, and a broadcast mode for playing mobile broadcasting.

Referring to fig. 2 to 5, the user interface may be divided into a display area 310 and a function area 330, wherein the display area 310 is used to display data according to the execution of a function, and at least one soft-type function button for executing the function is provided to the function area 330. The user interface may present layouts that differ according to the particular mode, such as the examples shown in fig. 2 through 5.

An execution screen according to execution of a specific mode, such as a photographing mode, a messenger mode, a media mode, and a call mode, may be presented on the display area 310. A screen changed according to a change in an option value due to a touch event of a user using a function button or a result screen of a function performed with the changed option may be differently represented on the display area 310 in a specific mode.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, at least one soft-type function button for performing a function corresponding to a specific mode, such as a photographing mode, a messenger mode, a media mode, and a call mode, may be displayed on the function area 330. As shown in fig. 2 to 5, the functional region 330 may be configured by various layouts according to a specific mode of execution. The photographing button OK of fig. 2, the sending button SEND of fig. 3, the playback function control button of fig. 4, the voice call button of fig. 5, the mobile call button, and the message button may correspond to function buttons. Although not shown in fig. 2 to 5, the function buttons may also be a character input button, a channel switching button, and a recording button.

The form of the user interface is not limited to the above-described forms of fig. 2 to 5. However, the user interface is divided into a display area 310 and a function area 330 having function buttons for controlling functions. It will be appreciated that the user interface may be implemented by various forms of user interfaces, such that one-touch based option changes and function execution may be supported. An operation for one-touch-based option change and function execution in each mode provided based on the user interface and a screen example thereof will be described below.

Fig. 6 is a diagram illustrating a screen example for describing an operation of changing an option value and executing a corresponding function using a function button provided in an execution mode in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 6, fig. 6 illustrates an example of performing a photographing mode and performing a photographing function using a function button (e.g., a photographing button) provided in the photographing mode. Fig. 6 illustrates that an option value supported in a photographing mode is changed according to a touch event input to a photographing button and a photographing function is performed based on the changed option value during a touch event release.

As shown by reference numeral <601>, the photographing mode is performed according to a user operation to display a corresponding execution screen. In this case, during the execution of the photographing mode, an image of a subject input through the camera module is displayed on the display area 310, and a photographing button 600 for executing a photographing function may be displayed in the function area 330.

In the state of reference numeral <601>, the user can input a touch event on the photographing button 600 of the function area 330 as shown by reference numeral <603 >. When an input of a touch event is detected through the photographing button 600, the touch device activates the option menu 650 as shown by reference numeral <605>, and the option menu 650 is displayed on the photographing button 600.

The option menu 650 is activated when the input touch event exceeds a preset time. If the touch event is released within a preset time, a unique function (e.g., a photographing function) assigned to the photographing button 600 may be directly performed. The option menu 650 may be provided on the photographing button 600 in a superimposed form, may be around the photographing button 600 in the function area 330, or may be provided on a preset position of the display area 310. The form of the option menu may be determined according to the type of the function button selected in the specific mode of execution and the corresponding specific mode, and may be indicated in a specific position according to user settings. The option menu according to the initial setting of the touch event may be set during manufacture or according to user settings.

For example, the user can designate an option menu such as white balance, brightness, exposure, resolution, ISO as an option menu through the photographing button 600 in the photographing mode, and the output order of the option menu can be determined and set. If the user selects and designates the white balance menu as the initially activated option menu 650, the option menu 650 shown in reference numeral <605> may display a menu of option values for controlling white balance. If the user selects and designates the exposure menu as the initially activated option menu 650, the option menu 650 shown in reference numeral <605> may display a menu of option values for controlling exposure.

Although not shown in fig. 6, another option menu set to the next order is additionally activated and displayed according to the movement of the touch event of the user. For example, when the touch event moves in a direction other than the moving direction for changing the option value (e.g., when the touch event moves a predetermined distance toward the display area 310), the activated option menu is removed from the screen and a new option menu having a next order according to the movement is activated. The multi-level option menus may be sequentially activated in a preset order. An operation for activating the option menus in the depth order changed according to the movement of the touch event will be described below.

Here, as described above, when a new option menu is activated, a previously activated option menu is removed from the screen. However, the exemplary embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto. For example, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a previously activated option menu may be moved from the screen as described above, or may remain activated, i.e., still displayed on the screen. In this case, when the option menu is removed, a visual effect such as fading out may be applied to the display scheme to remove the option menu. Further, while the option menu is maintained, the visual effect of displaying the option menu by converting the option into a semi-transparent form or converting the option into a circle may be maintained. When a new menu of options is activated, a visual effect such as a fade-in is applied to display the new menu of options.

As shown by reference numeral <605>, the user can move the touch event in a specific direction to change the option value according to a given option menu 650 in a state where the option menu 650 is activated. For example, as shown by reference numeral <607>, the user may move the touch event in a left or right direction on the option menu 650 to change the option value. In this case, the touch device may display a result reflecting the option value changed according to the movement of the touch event in real time. For example, as shown by reference numeral <607>, the touch device may display a result screen (e.g., a diagonal line as shown in fig. 6) corresponding to an option value that is changed when the touch event is moved in a specific direction to increase/decrease the option value on the given option menu 650. For example, a screen with exposure increased by one level may be provided in real time as the user moves the touch event (e.g., drag interaction) in a direction that increases the exposure by one level. Thus, the user can determine whether the desired setting is reflected. In addition, the movement of the touch event for changing the option value may be implemented by various forms such as a movement in a left or right direction, an upward or downward movement, a movement in a diagonal direction, and a clockwise or counterclockwise rotational movement according to a given type of the option menu.

When an option menu 650 for controlling exposure options is provided, the form of the reference numeral <655> is enlarged and displayed. As shown by reference numeral <651>, the degree of display (e.g., color, shading, etc.) in the region of the option menu 650 may be sequentially and differently displayed according to the increasing direction of the options. For example, as indicated by reference numeral <651>, the shading may gradually become darker as the options menu 650 goes from the leftmost area to the rightmost area.

As shown by reference numeral <653>, items (e.g., "-" and "+") indicating that the options increase or decrease during the progress to the corresponding direction may be provided to the respective areas corresponding to the minimum option value and the maximum option value of the option menu 650. For example, as shown by the reference numeral <653>, a "-" item is displayed in the leftmost area of the option menu 650, and a "+" item is displayed in the rightmost area of the option menu 650. In addition, such a scheme may be used: the option menu 650 is divided into a plurality of areas each including displaying at least one of an image and a text of increasing degree, or the colors of the respective divided areas are differently displayed. Accordingly, the user can intuitively recognize the direction for setting the exposure option. The display scheme of the option menu 650 may be operated in various option menus.

The user can change the option value to a desired option value through an operation as shown by reference numeral <607>, and then release the input touch event as shown by reference numeral <609 >. In this case, the release position of the touch event may be released from the moved point to change the option value on the option menu 650. When the touch event is released, the option value may be set to a value corresponding to the point. When the release of the input touch event is detected, the touch device may perform a photographing function of the photographing button 600 based on an option value corresponding to a point in the option menu at which the touch event is released, and display an execution screen thereof, i.e., a screen photographed according to the changed option value.

In the example of fig. 6, while the input touch event is held on the photographing button 650, the option menu 650 is activated and displayed, and the option value is changed corresponding to the movement in the direction for changing the held touch event to the option value. When the touch event is released, the photographing function of the photographing button 600 may be performed according to the changed option value.

When a touch event is input to the photographing button 600 and the touch event is released in the photographing mode, a photographing function may be performed. Further, when a touch event is input and held to the photographing button 600 in the photographing mode, the option menu 650 may be activated and displayed, and options according to a given option menu 650 may be set. When the touch event is subsequently released, the photographing function may be performed based on a preset option value.

Fig. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for describing an operation of changing an option value and executing a corresponding function using a function button provided in an execution mode in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 7, fig. 7 illustrates an example of performing a messenger mode and performing a chat function using a function button (e.g., a send button, a character input button) provided in the messenger mode. Fig. 7 illustrates operations for changing an option value supported in a messenger mode according to an input touch event and for performing text transmission according to a chat function based on the changed option value.

As shown by a reference numeral <701>, the messenger mode is executed according to the user operation and a corresponding execution screen is displayed. In this case, during the execution of the messenger mode, text (including items such as emoticons) transmitted/received according to the execution of the user's chat function is displayed in the display area 310, and a character input button and a send button 700 for executing the chat function may be displayed in the function area 330. Fig. 7 shows an example of using the send button 700. In fig. 7, the user inputs the character "HELLO" using the character input button, and transmission thereof is in a waiting state.

In the state of reference numeral <701>, the user may input a touch event on the send button 700 of the functional area 300 as shown by reference numeral <703 >. When an input of a touch event is detected through the send button 700, the touch device may activate an option menu 750 and display the option menu on the send button 700, as shown by reference numeral <705 >.

The option menu 750 is activated when the input touch event exceeds a preset time. If the touch event is released within a preset time, a unique function (e.g., an input text transmission function) assigned to the transmission button 700 may be directly performed. The option menu 750 may be provided on the send button 700 in a superimposed form, may be provided around the send button 700 in the function area 330, or may be provided at a preset position of the display area 310. The provision form of the option menu may be determined according to the type of the function button selected in the specific execution mode and the corresponding specific mode, and may be indicated in a specific position according to user setting. The option menu according to the initial setting of the touch event may be set during manufacture or according to user settings.

For example, the user can designate an option menu such as font type, font size, font color, language as an option menu through a send button in the messenger mode, and can determine and set an output order of the option menu. When the user selects and designates the font size menu as the option menu 750, the option menu 750 shown in reference numeral <705> may include a menu of option values for controlling the font size. When the user selects and designates the font color menu as the initially activated option menu 750, the option menu 750 shown in reference numeral <705> may include a menu of option values for controlling font colors.

Although not shown in fig. 7, another option menu set in the next sequence may be additionally activated and displayed according to the movement of the touch event of the user. For example, when the user moves the touch event in a direction other than the moving direction for changing the option value (e.g., when the touch event moves a predetermined distance at the side of the display area 310), the activated option menu is maintained or removed from the screen according to a preset scheme, and a new option menu having a next order is activated and displayed according to the movement. The multi-level option menu may be sequentially activated in a preset order. An operation for activating the option menus in the depth order changed according to the movement of the touch event will be described below. Here, the option menu is removed from the screen by applying a visual effect (such as fading out) that the option menu fades away. The option menu may be converted into a semi-transparent form or displayed with a circle while the option menu remains on the screen. When a new options menu is activated, the new options menu may be displayed by applying a visual effect (such as fading in) that the options menu gradually appears.

In a state where a given option menu 750 is activated as shown by reference numeral <705>, the user may move the touch event in a specific direction according to the option menu 750 to change an option value. As shown by reference numeral <707>, the user moves the touch event up or down on the option menu 750 to change the option value. In this case, the touch device may display a result reflecting the option value changed according to the movement of the touch event in real time. The touch device may display a result screen corresponding to an option value that is changed when the touch event is moved to a specific direction to increase/decrease the option value on the given option menu 750. For example, when the user moves a touch event (e.g., a drag interaction) in a direction of increasing the font size by one level, a screen in which the font size of the input text "HELLO" is increased by one level may be provided in real time. Accordingly, the user can directly confirm whether the desired setting is displayed. The movement of the touch event for changing the option value may be implemented in various forms such as a movement in a left or right direction, an upward and downward movement, a movement in a diagonal direction, and a clockwise or counterclockwise rotational movement according to a given type of the option menu.

The user can change the option value to a desired option value through the operation shown in reference numeral <707>, and then release the input touch event as shown in reference numeral <709 >. In this case, the touch event may be released in the moved point to change the option value on the option menu 750. When the touch event is released, the option value may be set to a value corresponding to the point. Accordingly, when the release of the input touch event is detected, the touch device may perform the text transmission function of the transmission button 700 based on the option value corresponding to the point of the release of the touch event on the option menu 750 and display its execution screen, i.e., a screen transmitting text reflecting the changed option value.

In the example of fig. 7, while the input touch event is held in the send button 700, the option menu 750 is activated and indicated, and the option value is changed corresponding to the movement for changing the held touch event to the direction of the option value. When the touch event is released, the changed option value may be used to perform a send function of the send button 700.

As described above, when a touch event is input to the send button 700 in the messenger mode and the touch event is released, a send function of inputting text may be performed. When a touch event is input and held to the send button 700, the option menu 750 is activated and displayed, options are set according to the given option menu 750, and when the touch event is released, a text sending function may be performed based on a preset option value.

Fig. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for describing an operation of changing an option value and executing a corresponding function using a function button provided in an execution mode in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 8, fig. 8 illustrates an example of performing a media mode (e.g., music mode) and performing a music playback function using function buttons (e.g., control buttons related to music playback function control, such as a playback button, a Fast Forward (FF) button, a fast Rewind (REW), a volume control button, and/or a partial repeat button). Fig. 8 illustrates such an operation: the option value provided in the media mode is changed according to a touch event input to the playback button, and the playback speed is controlled according to the music playback function based on the changed option value during release of the touch event.

As shown by reference numeral <801>, the media mode is executed according to a user operation to display a corresponding execution screen. In this case, during the execution of the media mode, music file information and a music skin according to the user's selection are displayed in the display area 310, and various control buttons for executing a music playback function may be displayed. Fig. 8 shows an example of using the replay button 800.

In the state of reference numeral <801>, a touch event may be input on the replay button 800 of the functional area 330 as shown by reference numeral <803 >. When the input of the touch event is detected through the replay button 800, the touch device may activate the option menu 850 as shown by reference numeral <805> and indicate the option menu 850 on the replay button 800.

When the input touch event exceeds a preset time, the option menu 850 is activated. If the touch event is released within a preset time, a unique function (e.g., a music playback function) assigned to the playback button 800 may be performed. The option menu 850 may be provided on the playback button 800 in a superimposed form, may be provided around the playback button 800 in the function area 330, or may be provided at a preset position of the display area 310. The provision form of the option menu may be determined according to the type of the function button selected in the specific mode of execution and the corresponding specific mode, and may be indicated in a specific position according to user setting. The option menu according to the initial setting of the touch event may be set during manufacture or according to user settings.

For example, the user may designate an option menu for playing (such as a file list, music skin, audio effect, partial repeat playback, sound field, playback color temperature, playback speed), and may determine and set an output order of the option menu. When the user selects and designates the playback speed menu as the initially activated option menu 850, the option menu 850 indicated in reference numeral <805> may be indicated as a menu of option values for controlling the playback speed. When the user selects and designates a file list as the initially activated option menu 850, the option menu 850 shown in reference numeral <805> may become a list menu for selecting a file to be played.

Although not shown in fig. 8, another option menu set in the next sequence may be additionally activated and displayed according to the movement of the touch event of the user. For example, when the user moves the touch event in a direction other than the moving direction for changing the option value (e.g., when the touch event moves a predetermined distance at the side of the display area 310), the activated option menu is maintained or removed from the screen according to a preset scheme, and a new option menu having a next order is activated and displayed according to the movement. The multi-level option menu may be sequentially activated in a preset order. An operation for activating the option menu in the depth order changed according to the movement of the touch event will be described below. The option menu is removed from the screen by applying a visual effect (such as fading) that fades away from the option menu. When the option menu remains on the screen, the option menu may be converted into a semi-transparent form or displayed as it has a circle. When a new options menu is activated, the new options menu may be displayed by applying a visual effect (such as fading in) that the options menu gradually appears.

In a state where a given option menu 850 is activated as shown by reference numeral <805>, the user may move the touch event to a specific direction to change an option value according to the option menu 850. For example, as shown by reference numeral <807>, the user may move a touch event to the left or right on the option menu 850 to change the option value. In this case, the touch device may display a result reflecting the option value changed according to the movement of the touch event in real time. For example, as shown by reference numeral <807>, the touch device may display a result screen corresponding to an option value that is changed when the touch event is moved to a specific direction to increase/decrease the option value on the given option menu 850.

For example, when a given option menu 850 is an option menu for increasing/decreasing the playback speed and the user moves a touch event (e.g., a drag interaction) on the option menu 850 in a direction to increase the playback speed by one level, related information indicating that the playback speed is changed (e.g., increased) may be provided in real time. When a given option menu 850 is an option menu for changing a music skin and a user moves a touch event (e.g., a drag interaction) in a direction of changing the music skin on the option menu 850, a screen in which the music skin is changed may be provided in real time. When a given option menu 850 is an option menu for setting partial playback and a user moves a touch event on the option menu for a desired portion of partial playback (e.g., a drag interaction) to set a playback time period (playback length), related information indicating that the playback time period (or length) is set from a current playback time point (or playback start time point) to the moved portion of the touch event may be provided through a screen in real time.

Thus, the user can determine whether the desired setting is reflected. The movement of the touch event for changing the option value may be implemented in various forms such as a movement in a left or right direction, an upward and downward movement, a movement in a diagonal direction, and a clockwise or counterclockwise rotational movement according to a given type of the option menu.

The user can change the option value to a desired option value through the operation shown in reference numeral <807>, and then release the input touch event as shown by reference numeral <809 >. In this case, the release position of the touch event may be released from the moved point to change the option value on the option menu 850. When the touch event is released, the option value may be set to a value corresponding to the point. When the release of the input touch event is detected, the touch device may execute the music playback function of the playback button 800 based on an option value corresponding to a point in the option menu 850 at which the touch event is released, and display an execution screen thereof. For example, a screen photographed according to the changed option value may be displayed. In the case of controlling a function related to sound output in the music playback function, the sound output may be changed and output according to the changed option value. For example, a sound output matching the change in the playback speed may be output at a fast tempo or a slow tempo. Further, the partial playback can be realized from the current playback time point (or playback start time point) to the time period (or length) specified by the user.

In the example of fig. 8, while an input touch event is held in the replay button 800, the option menu 850 is activated and indicated, and an option value is changed corresponding to a movement in a direction for changing the held touch event to the option value. When the touch event is released, the music playback function of the playback button 800 may be performed using the changed option value.

As described above, when a touch event is input to the playback button 800 and then released in the media mode, the music playback function may be performed. When a touch event is input to the playback button 800 and held in the media mode, the option menu 850 may be activated and held, options are set according to the given option menu 850, and when the touch event is released, a music playback function may be performed based on a preset option value.

Fig. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for describing an operation of changing an option value and executing a corresponding function using a function button provided in an execution mode in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 9, fig. 9 illustrates an operation similar to that of fig. 8, and fig. 9 is a case where an option menu is provided differently. For example, fig. 8 may show an example of a bar option menu 850 for controlling playback speed option values, while fig. 9 may show an example of a menu-style option menu 950 for controlling audio effect option values. Further, examples of operating various option menus provided in the same specific mode will be described below.

Fig. 9 shows an example of executing a media mode (e.g., music mode) and executing a music playback function using control buttons related to music playback function control. Fig. 9 illustrates such an operation: the option value supported in the media mode is changed according to a touch event input to the playback button, and the playback speed is controlled according to the music playback function based on the changed option value during the release of the touch event.

As shown by reference numeral <901>, the media mode is executed according to the user operation and a corresponding execution screen is indicated. During the execution of the media mode, music file information and a music skin according to a user selection may be displayed in the display area 310, and various control buttons for executing a music playback function may be displayed in the function area 330. Fig. 9 shows a case where the replay button 900 is used.

In the state of reference numeral <901>, the user can input a touch event on the replay button 900 of the function area 330 as shown by reference numeral <903 >. When the input of the touch event is detected through the replay button 900, the touch device may activate the option menu 950 as shown by reference numeral <905> and indicate the option menu 950 on the replay button 900.

When the input touch event exceeds a preset time, the option menu 950 is activated. If the touch event is released within a preset time, a unique function (e.g., a music playback function) assigned to the playback button 900 may be performed. The option menu 950 may be provided on the playback button 900 in a superimposed form, may be provided around the playback button 900 in the function area 330, or may be provided at a preset position of the display area 310. The provision form of the option menu may be determined according to the type of the function button selected in the specific mode of execution and the corresponding specific mode, and may be indicated in a specific position according to user setting. The option menu according to the initial setting of the touch event may be set during manufacture or according to user settings.

For example, the user may designate an option menu (such as a file list, music skin, audio effect, partial repeat playback, sound field, playback color temperature, playback speed) required for playback as an option menu through the playback button 950 in the media mode, and may determine and set an output order of the option menu. If the user selects and designates the playback speed menu as the initially activated option menu 950, the option menu 950 shown in reference numeral <905> may display a menu of option values for controlling the playback speed.

Although not shown in fig. 9, another option menu set in the next sequence may be additionally activated and displayed according to the movement of the touch event of the user. For example, when the user moves the touch event in a direction other than the moving direction for changing the option value (e.g., when the touch event moves a predetermined distance at the side of the display area 310), the activated option menu is maintained or removed from the screen according to a preset scheme, and a new option menu having a next order is activated and displayed according to the movement. The multi-level option menu may be sequentially activated in a preset order. An operation for activating the option menus in the depth order changed according to the movement of the touch event will be described below.

The option menu is removed from the screen by applying a visual effect (such as fading) that fades away from the option menu. The option menu may be converted into a semi-transparent form or displayed with a circle while the option menu remains on the screen. When a new options menu is activated, the new options menu may be displayed by applying a visual effect of gradually dropping items from the new options menu, such as fading in.

In a state where a given option menu 950 is activated as shown by reference numeral <905>, the user may move the touch event in a specific direction according to the option menu 950 to change an option value. For example, as shown by reference numeral <907>, the user moves the touch event up or down on the option menu 950 to change the option value. In this case, the touch device may display a result reflecting the option value changed according to the movement of the touch event. For example, as shown by reference numeral <907>, the touch device may display a result screen corresponding to an option value that is changed when the touch event is moved to a specific direction to increase/decrease the option value on the given option menu 950. For example, when a user moves a touch event (e.g., a drag interaction) in a direction of changing a specific audio effect, a screen for notifying a changed state when a corresponding audio effect portion according to the user selection is highlighted may be provided in real time. The movement of the touch event for changing the option value may be implemented in various forms such as a movement in a left or right direction, an upward and downward movement, a movement in a diagonal direction, and a clockwise or counterclockwise rotational movement according to a given type of the option menu.

The user can change the option value to a desired option value through the operation shown in reference numeral <907> and then release the input touch event as shown in reference numeral <909 >. The touch event may be released at the point of movement to change the option value on the option menu 950. When the touch event is released, the option value may be set to a value corresponding to the point. Accordingly, when the release of the input touch event is detected, the touch device may execute the replay function of the replay button 900 based on an option value corresponding to the point of the release of the touch event on the option menu 950 and display an execution screen thereof. For example, information indicating that audio is played by an audio effect (e.g., POP) reflecting the changed option value may be provided through the screen, and a sound suitable for the corresponding audio effect (e.g., POP) may be output.

In the example of fig. 9, while the input touch event is held in the replay button 900, the option menu 950 is activated and indicated, and the option value is changed corresponding to the movement for changing the held touch event to the direction of the option value. When the touch event is released, the music playback function, which is the only function of the playback button 900, can be performed using the changed option value.

When a touch event is input to the playback button 900 in the media mode and then the touch event is released according to the present invention, a music playback function may be performed. When a touch event is input to the playback button 900 and held in the media mode, the option menu 950 may be activated and held by the touch event, and options may be set according to the given option menu 950. When the touch event is released, the music playback function may be performed based on the set option value.

Fig. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for describing an operation of changing an option value and executing a corresponding function using a function button provided in an execution mode in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 10, fig. 10 illustrates an example of executing a media mode (e.g., a broadcasting mode, a moving picture mode) and performing a mobile broadcasting playback function using a control button related to music playback function control. Fig. 10 illustrates such an operation: an option value supported in the media mode is changed according to a touch event input to the record button, and a playback speed is controlled according to the mobile broadcast playback function based on the changed option value during release of the touch event.

Referring to fig. 10, as shown by reference numeral <1001>, a media mode is executed according to a user operation and a corresponding execution screen is instructed. During the execution of the media mode, a corresponding image according to the mobile broadcast channel selected by the user may be displayed on the display area 310, and various control buttons (e.g., a playback button, a channel switching button, a partial repeat button, a record button, etc.) for executing a music playback function may be displayed on the function area 330. Fig. 10 shows a case where the record button 1000 is used.

In the state of reference numeral <1001>, the user may input a touch event on the record button 1000 of the functional area 330 as shown by reference numeral <1003 >. When an input of a touch event is detected through the record button 1000, the touch device may activate and indicate the option menu 850 on the replay button 800 as shown by reference numeral <1005 >.

In the state of reference numeral <1001>, the user may input a touch event on the record button 1000 of the functional area 330 as shown by reference numeral <1003 >. When an input of a touch event is detected through the record button 1000, the touch device may activate the option menu 1050 as shown by reference numeral <1005> and indicate the option menu 1050 on the record button 1000.

When the input touch event exceeds a preset time, the option menu 1050 is activated. If the touch event is released within a preset time, a unique function (e.g., a recording function) assigned to the record button 1000 may be directly performed. The option menu 1050 may be provided on the recording button 1000 in a superimposed form, may be provided around the recording button 1000 in the function area 330, or may be provided at a preset position in the display area 310. The provision form of the option menu may be determined according to the type of the function button selected in the specific mode of execution and the corresponding specific mode, and may be indicated in a specific position according to user setting. The option menu according to the initial setting of the touch event may be set during manufacture or according to user settings.

For example, the user may designate an option menu required for playback (such as a file list, music skin, audio effect, partial repeat playback, sound field, playback color temperature, playback speed) as an option menu through the record button 1000 in the media mode, and may determine and set an output order of the option menu. If the user selects and designates the recording menu as the initially activated option menu 1050, the option menu 1050 indicated in reference numeral <1005> may display a menu of option values for controlling the recording time. When the user selects and designates a channel list as the initially activated option menu 1050, the option menu 1050 shown in reference numeral <1005> may display a list menu for selecting a broadcast channel to be recorded.

Although not shown in fig. 10, another option menu set in the next sequence may be additionally activated and displayed according to the movement of the touch event of the user. For example, when the user moves the touch event in a direction other than the moving direction for changing the option value (e.g., when the touch event moves a predetermined distance at the side of the display area 310), the activated option menu is maintained or removed from the screen according to a preset scheme, and a new option menu having a next order is activated and displayed according to the movement. The multi-level options menu may be sequentially activated in a preset order. An operation for activating the option menus in the depth order changed according to the movement of the touch event will be described below.

The option menu is removed from the screen by applying a visual effect (such as fading) that fades away from the option menu. The option menu may be converted into a semi-transparent form or displayed with a circle while the option menu remains on the screen. When a new menu of options is activated, the new menu of options may be displayed by applying a visual effect that gradually appears from the menu of options, such as fading in.

In a state where a given option menu 1050 is activated as shown by reference numeral <1005>, the user may move the touch event in a specific direction according to the option menu 1050 to change an option value. For example, as shown by reference numeral <1007>, the user moves the touch event up or down on the option menu 1050 to change the option value. The touch device may display a result reflecting the option value changed according to the movement of the touch event in real time. For example, as shown by reference numeral <1007>, the touch device may display a result screen corresponding to an option value that is changed when the touch event is moved to a specific direction to increase/decrease the option value on the given option menu 1050. When the user moves a touch event (e.g., a drag interaction) in a direction for setting a recording time, related information indicating the recording time to be selected may be provided through the screen in real time. Similarly, when the user moves a touch event (e.g., a drag interaction) in a direction of a channel to be recorded, related information indicating the selected channel may be provided through the screen. Accordingly, the user can confirm whether the desired setting is reflected. The movement of the touch event for changing the option value may be implemented in various forms such as a movement in a left or right direction, an upward and downward movement, a movement in a diagonal direction, and a clockwise or counterclockwise rotational movement according to a given type of the option menu.

The user can change the option value to a desired option value through the operation shown in reference numeral <1007> and then release the input touch event as shown in reference numeral <1009 >. The touch event may be released at the moved point to change the option value on the option menu 1050. When the touch event is released, the option value may be set to a value corresponding to the point. Accordingly, when the release of the input touch event is detected, the touch device may perform a recording function of the recording button 1000 based on an option value corresponding to the released point of the touch event on the option menu 1050 and display an execution screen thereof. When the user sets a recording time using the recording button and then performs a recording function, recording information or desired recording information may be displayed on the screen according to the changed option value (recording time).

In the example of fig. 10, while the input touch event is kept in the record button 1000, the option menu 1050 is activated and indicated, and the option value is changed corresponding to the movement in the direction for changing the kept touch event to the option value. When the touch event is released, the recording function of the record button 1000 may be performed using the changed option value.

When a touch event is input into the record button 1000 and the touch event is released, a record function may be performed. When a touch event is input to the record button 1000 in the media mode and maintained, the option menu 1050 is activated and displayed by the touch event, and options are set according to the given option menu 1050. When the touch event is released, a recording function may be performed based on the set option value.

Fig. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for describing an operation of changing an option value and executing a corresponding function using a function button provided in an execution mode in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 11, fig. 11 illustrates an example of performing a call mode and performing a call transmission function using function buttons (e.g., a voice call button, a mobile call button, a message button, a character input button, etc.) provided in the call mode. Fig. 11 illustrates an operation of changing an option value supported in a call mode according to a touch event input to a voice call button and performing call transmission according to a call transmission function based on the changed option value during release of the touch event.

As shown in reference numeral <1101>, a call mode is executed according to a user operation, and a corresponding execution screen is indicated. During the execution of the call mode, recipient information (e.g., a phone number) input by the user may be displayed on the display area 310, and a voice call button, a mobile call button, a message button, a character input button for executing a call transmission function may be displayed on the function area 330. Fig. 11 shows a case of using the voice call button 1100, in which the user inputs the receiver information "010-.

The user can input a touch event on the voice call button 1100 of the function area 330 in the state of reference numeral <1101> (as shown in reference numeral <1103 >). When an input of a touch event is detected through the voice call button 1100, the touch device may activate the option menu 1150 and indicate the option menu 1150 on the voice call button 1100 (as shown in reference numeral <1105 >).

When the input touch event continues for more than a preset time, the option menu 1150 is activated. If the touch event is released within a preset time, a unique function (e.g., a recording function) assigned to the voice call button 1100 may be directly performed. The option menu 1150 may be disposed on the voice call button 1100 in a superimposed form, may be disposed around the voice call button 1100 in the function area 330, or may be disposed at a preset position of the display area 310. The providing form of the option menu may be determined according to the type of the function button selected in the specific mode of execution and the corresponding specific mode, and the option menu 1150 may be indicated at a specific position according to user settings. The initially provided option menu according to the touch event may be set during manufacture or according to user settings.

For example, a user may designate a menu of options such as a keypad, end call, speaker, mute, change picture (the menu of options assigned to the mobile call button is designated as the menu of options) through the voice call button 1100 in a call mode the menu of options 1150 indicated in the reference numeral <1105> may include a menu capable of selecting values of options such as keypad, end call, speaker, and mute.

Although not shown in fig. 11, another option menu set in the next sequence may be additionally activated and displayed according to the movement of the touch event of the user. For example, when the user moves the touch event in a direction other than the moving direction for changing the option value (e.g., the touch event moves a predetermined distance on the display area 310 side), the activated option menu is maintained or removed from the screen according to a preset scheme, and a new option menu having a next order is activated and displayed according to the movement. The multi-level option menus of the plurality of levels may be sequentially activated in a preset order. The following describes an operation for activating the option menus in the depth order changed according to the movement of the touch event.

The option menu is removed from the screen by applying a visual effect (such as fading) that fades away from the option menu. The option menu may be converted into a semi-transparent form or may be displayed to have a circle while the option menu remains on the screen. When a new menu of options is activated, the new menu of options may be displayed by applying a visual effect (such as fading in) that the menu of options gradually appears.

In a state where a given option menu 1150 is activated as shown in reference numeral <1105>, the user may move a touch event in a specific direction according to the option menu 1150 to change an option value. As shown in reference numeral <1107>, the user moves a touch event up or down on the options menu 1150 to change the option value. The touch device may display a result reflecting the option value changed according to the movement of the touch event. As shown in the reference numeral <1107>, the touch device may show a result screen corresponding to an option value that is changed when the touch event is moved to a specific direction to increase/decrease the option value on a given option menu 1150. For example, when the user moves a touch event (e.g., a drag interaction) in a direction for setting a recording time, related information indicating the recording time to be selected may be provided through the screen in real time. Similarly, when the user moves a touch event (e.g., a drag interaction) in the direction of a channel to be recorded, related information indicating the selected channel may be provided through the screen. Accordingly, the user can confirm whether the desired setting is reflected. The movement of the touch event for changing the option value may be implemented in various forms such as a movement in a left or right direction, an upward and downward movement, a movement in a diagonal direction, and a clockwise rotational movement or a counterclockwise rotational movement according to a given type of the option menu.

The user can change the option value to a desired option value through the operation shown in reference numeral <1107>, and then release the input touch event (as shown by reference numeral <1109 >). The touch event may be released at the moved point to change the option value on the option menu 1150. When the touch event is released, the option value may be set to a value corresponding to the point. Accordingly, when the release of the input touch event is detected, the touch device may perform a call sending function, which is a unique function of the voice call button 1100, based on an option value corresponding to the released point of the touch event on the option menu 1150, and display an execution screen thereof. In the example of fig. 11, a screen that enables call transmission using the changed option value is displayed.

In the example of fig. 11, while the touch event is kept input in the voice call button 1100, the option menu 1150 is activated and indicated, and the option value is changed corresponding to the movement in the direction for changing the kept touch event to the option value. When the touch event is released, the call transmitting function of the voice call button 1100 may be performed using the changed option value.

When a touch event is input to the voice call button 1100 and the touch event is released in the call mode, a call transmitting function may be performed. When a touch event of the voice call button 1100 is input and held in the call mode, the option menu 1150 is activated and displayed by the touch event, and options are set according to the given option menu 1150. When the touch event is released, the call transmitting function may be performed based on the set option value.

Fig. 12 is a diagram illustrating an operation of changing options and executing functions in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 12, as shown in reference numeral <1210>, a specific function button supportable in a specific mode may be provided through the function region 330. The user may enter a touch event on the function button (as shown in reference <1220 >).

The user may release the input touch event as shown in reference numeral <1220> for a preset time to immediately perform the corresponding function assigned to the function button, or the user may keep the input touch event for a preset time to activate and display the option menu 1200 as shown in reference numeral <1230 >.

The user can set an option value requested by the user according to the movement of the touch event on the activated option menu 1200 (as shown in reference numeral <1230 >), and then release the touch event (as shown in reference numeral <1240 >).

When a touch event is input to a function button in a specific mode and the touch event is released within a preset time, a unique function assigned to the function button may be immediately executed. When a touch event is input to a function button and maintained in a specific mode, the option menu 1200 is activated and displayed according to the touch event, and options are set according to the given option menu 1200. When the touch event is released, the unique function assigned to the function button may be executed after reflecting the set option value.

As described above, the second function related to the option setting is performed according to the touch event input to the function button, and the first function assigned to the function button may be performed using the option value set by the second function according to the release of the touch event. A complex function can be operated using one touch-based touch event input to one function button.

Fig. 13 is a diagram schematically illustrating an operation of setting a multi option value through one touch input in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 13, as shown in reference numeral <1310>, a specific function button supportable in a specific mode may be provided through the function region 330. The user may enter a touch event on a function button (as shown in reference <1320 >). When the user keeps inputting the touch event for a preset time, the option menu 1300 may be activated and displayed (as shown in reference numeral <1330 >).

In the state where the option menu 1300 is activated as shown in reference numeral <1330>, the user may change the option value according to the interaction of moving in the left direction or the right direction. In the activated state of the option menu 1300 as shown in reference numeral <1330>, the user may also move the touch event up or down a predetermined distance (as shown in reference numeral <1340 >) to activate another option menu of the next depth. As shown by reference numeral <1370>, the previously activated option menu 1300 is removed from the screen, and a new option menu 1370 of a next depth according to the movement of the touch event may be activated and displayed at an area where the touch event is located. The multi-level option menus may be sequentially displayed according to movement of a touch event for activating the option menus of different depths in addition to movement for controlling the option values. Similarly, in the state of reference numeral <1350>, the reverse order of the above order may be implemented to activate the previous depth options menu 1300.

According to the above-described exemplary embodiments, an operation for removing a previously activated option menu is provided on the screen during activation of a new option menu. However, the exemplary embodiments of the present invention are not limited thereto. For example, the previously activated option menu may be removed from the screen as described above, or may remain activated, i.e., the previously activated option menu is displayed on the screen. In this case, when the option menu is removed, a visual effect such as fading out is applied to the display scheme to remove the option menu. Further, when the option menu is held, a visual effect of converting the option menu into a semi-transparent form to display the option menu or converting the option menu into a circle is held. When a new options menu is activated, a visual effect such as fading in is applied to display the new options menu.

The user may set an option value requested by the user according to the movement of the touch event from the activated option menu 1370 (as shown in reference numeral <1350 >), and release the touch event (as shown in reference numeral <1360 >).

The option value changed and set during the release of the touch event may be at least one option value for at least one option. When the user sets option values through only the given option menu 1300 in the step of reference numeral <1330>, and does not set option values through the given option menu 1370 in the step of reference numeral <1350>, or sets option values through only the option menu 1370 in the step of reference numeral <1350>, only one option value may be reflected during the release of the touch event.

When the user sets a first option value based on the given option menu 1300 in the step of reference numeral <1330> and a second option value based on the given option menu 1370 in the step of reference numeral <1350>, both the first option value and the second option value may be applied to the option value reflected during the release of the touch event. When switching to the option menu 1370 after changing the first option value with respect to the option menu 1300, the first option value of the option menu 1300 may be temporarily stored. When the touch event is released after the second option value is set with respect to the option menu 1370, the temporarily stored first option value of the option menu 1300 and the option value (i.e., the second option value) of the point at which the touch event is released from the option menu 1370 are reflected to perform the function of the function button according to the release of the touch event.

Fig. 13 illustrates an example of moving a touch event up or down to switch an option menu of a next depth or a previous depth. This is determined based on the following: the touch event for setting an option value in a given option menu according to the touch event moves in a left direction or a right direction. Accordingly, a touch event for switching an option menu of a next depth or a previous depth may be performed by moving in various directions different from the movement of the touch event for setting an option value. The touch event for activating the option menu by depth is not always limited to a specific form. It will be appreciated that movement of a touch event may be accomplished by a given input in various forms that distinguish the type of touch event used to activate the menu of options and change the value of the options by depth. The operation of changing the option menu by depth to set a plurality of option values shown in fig. 13 may be supported by a scheme of a moving touch event and various schemes. Such an example is shown in fig. 14 to 16.

Fig. 14 to 16 are diagrams illustrating an example of changing an option menu for setting a multi-option value in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 14 illustrates an example of an operation in a case where the touch apparatus is moved in a state where the input of the touch event is fixed, fig. 15 illustrates an example of an operation in a case where an additional touch event input (e.g., a multi-touch event input) is used in a state where the input of the touch event is fixed, and fig. 16 illustrates an example of an operation in a case where a hard key input is used in a state where the input of the touch event is fixed.

Referring to fig. 14, as shown in reference numeral <1410>, in a state in which the option menu 1400 is activated by a touch event input on the function button, the user may move the touch apparatus in forward/backward/left/right directions while the touch event is input on the function button. As shown in reference numeral <1430>, the previous option menu 1400 is replaced with a new option menu 1450 on the function button held by the touch event and the new option menu 1450 is displayed. In a state where the touch event input is maintained, the user may sequentially activate a multi-level option menu (such as an option menu of a next depth or an option menu of a previous depth) by changing a gesture of the touch device to switch between the option menus by depth. The touch device may include sensors (such as motion sensors) for determining pose information from changes in the pose of the touch device.

Referring to fig. 15, as shown in reference numeral <1510>, in a state in which the option menu 1500 is activated by an input of a first touch event 1501 on a function button, a user may input a second touch event 1503 in one region of the display region 310 while maintaining the first touch event 1501 input on the function button to move the second touch event 1503 in an up/down/left/right direction (as shown in reference numeral < 1520). The second touch event 1503 may be input in one of the display region 310 or the function region 330. However, in view of intuitiveness, it is preferable to input the second touch event 1503 in the display region 310. As shown in reference numeral <1530>, a new option menu 1550 may be displayed on the function button held by the first touch event in place of the previous option menu 1500. In a state where the input of the first touch event 1501 is maintained, the user may sequentially activate multi-level option menus (such as an option menu of a next depth or an option menu of a previous depth) by moving the second touch event 1503 based on the multi-touch in a specific direction to switch between the option menus by depth.

Referring to fig. 16, as shown in reference numeral <1610>, in a state in which the option menu 1600 is activated on the function button by the touch event input, the user may input a hard key 1640 while maintaining the touch event input on the function button (as shown in reference numeral < 1620'). As shown in reference numeral <1630>, the previous option menu 1600 may be replaced with a new option menu 1650 and the new option menu 1650 may be displayed on the function button maintained by the touch event. In a state where the touch event is kept input, the user may sequentially activate a multi-level option menu (such as an option menu of the next depth or an option menu of the previous depth) using the hard key 1640 to switch between the option menus by depth.

As shown in fig. 14 to 16, the multi-level option menus according to the exemplary embodiments of the present invention may be switched with each other. Accordingly, the user can set a plurality of option values through the option menu switched in real time while switching the option menu, and perform a function according to the function button in a specific mode based on the plurality of option values.

Fig. 17 is a diagram schematically illustrating various forms of providing an option menu in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 17, reference numeral <1710> denotes a case where an option menu 1700 is provided in a bar shape in a horizontal direction on a function button of the function area 330. Reference numeral <1720> denotes a case where the option menu 1700 is provided by an inverse shape of the function area 330 and the display area 310 in the longitudinal direction. Reference numeral <1730> denotes a case where the option menu 1700 is provided in a horizontal block type on a peripheral area (displayed on the function area 330 or the display area 310) adjacent to the function button of the function area 330. Reference numeral <1740> denotes a case where the option menu 1700 is provided using the function button itself of the function area 330. Reference numeral <1750> denotes a case where the option menu 1700 is provided in a box type surrounding the function buttons of the function area 330. Reference numeral <1760> represents the case where the option menu 1700 is provided in a circle around the function buttons of the function region 330. The option menu 1700 may be provided in a list on the function button, a peripheral area adjacent to the function button, or the display area 330.

As described above, the option menu 1700 for setting option values may be provided in a one-dimensional form or a multi-dimensional form, without being limited to type, direction, size, position. Therefore, the option menu is not limited to the above form. It will be appreciated that the option menu may be implemented in various given forms such that the touch device changes options and performs functions based on one touch.

Fig. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a method for controlling a function of a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 18, the controller 500 may execute a specific mode according to a user selection at step 1801. For example, as shown above, the controller 500 may perform modes such as a photographing mode, a messenger mode, a media mode (including a music mode, a moving image mode, a broadcasting mode), and control display of a corresponding execution screen.

In step 1803, in a state where the specific mode is executed, the controller 500 may detect a touch event input on a function button for controlling the specific mode. For example, as described above, the user may input a touch event on a specific function button (such as a photographing button in a photographing mode, a playback button in a media mode, a recording button in the media mode, and a call button in a call mode).

When an input of a touch event is detected on the function button, the controller 500 may activate and display an option menu in response to the input of the detected touch event at step 1805. When the input of the touch event is maintained for a preset time, the controller 500 may activate an option menu.

At step 1807, the controller 500 may change and set an option value with respect to the option in correspondence to the movement of the touch in the activated option menu. For example, when a movement of a touch event is detected on the option menu after the option menu is activated, the controller 500 may change an option value according to the movement of the touch event and control display of a screen changed according to the changed option value.

At step 1809, the controller 500 may detect the release of the input touch event. For example, the user may change and set an option value according to the movement of the touch event in the option menu and then release the touch event.

When the release of the touch event is detected, the controller 500 may control the execution of the corresponding function mapped to the function button based on the changed and set option value in the option menu at step 1811.

For example, when the release of the touch event is detected after the white balance is set by the touch event input to the photographing button in the photographing mode, the controller 500 may control photographing using a white balance setting value changed according to the touch event. When a font color is set through a touch event input to a send button in a messenger mode, a font size is additionally set, and a release of the touch event is detected, the controller 500 may control text transmission of the font color and the font size changed according to the touch event. When the release of the touch event is detected after the recording time is set by the touch event input to the record button in the broadcast mode, the controller 500 may control the recording based on the recording time set according to the touch event.

Fig. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a complex function based on one touch in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 19, the controller may perform a specific mode according to a user selection at step 1901. As described above, the specific mode may be one of a photographing mode, a messenger mode, a music mode, a moving image mode, a broadcasting mode, and a call mode. The controller 500 may display the display area 310 and the function area 330 divided corresponding to a specific mode during the execution of the specific mode.

In step 1903, the controller 500 may detect a touch event input on the functional area. The touch event may be input on a specific function button among at least one function button provided in a specific mode on the function area 330.

At step 1905, the controller 500 may determine whether the input touch event is released. The controller 500 may determine whether the input touch event is released within a preset threshold time. When the input touch event is released within the preset threshold time (yes of step 1905), the controller 500 may control the execution of the corresponding operation at step 1907. For example, the controller 500 may control the execution of a function assigned to a function button given in a specific mode. Similarly, the controller 500 may control a photographing function assigned to a photographing button in a photographing mode, a transmitting function assigned to a transmitting button in a messenger mode, a transmitting function assigned to a recording button in a broadcasting mode, and a playback function assigned to a playback button in a media mode.

When the input touch event is not released (no of step 1905), the controller 500 may determine whether the touch event is input for more than a preset threshold time at step 1909. When the touch event is not input for more than the preset threshold time (no at step 1909), the process proceeds to step 1905 and the foregoing process is repeated. When the touch event is input for more than the preset threshold time (yes of step 1909), the controller 500 may activate and display an option menu assigned to the function button at step 1911.

At least one option menu may be assigned to the function button. If multiple menu options are assigned, the prioritized menu options may be initially activated and displayed according to a previously defined priority. As described above, the option menu initially provided according to the touch event may be set during manufacture or set by a user. The option menu may be provided on the function button in a superimposed form, provided around the function button, or provided at a preset position of the display area. The provision form of the option menu may be determined according to the type of the function button selected in the specific mode of execution and the corresponding specific mode, and may be indicated at a specific position according to user setting.

At step 1913, the controller 500 may detect the movement of the touch event on the option menu. At step 1915, the controller 500 may adaptively change and set option values of the activated option menu corresponding to the movement of the touch event. When movement of the touch event is detected after activation of the option menu, the controller 500 may change an option value based on the corresponding option menu according to the movement of the touch event and provide information on the changed option value through the screen.

At step 1917, the controller 500 may detect the release of the input touch event. For example, the user may set a desired option value by moving a touch event in the option menu area to change the option value, and release the touch event, which moves into a corresponding point in the option menu area where the option value is set.

When the release of the touch event is detected, the controller 500 may control the execution of the corresponding function based on the option value when the touch event is released. When the release of the touch event is detected, the controller 500 may control the execution of the corresponding function assigned to the function button based on the option value of the corresponding point of the release touch event of the option menu area at step 1919.

Fig. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a method for performing a function by setting a multi-option in a touch device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to fig. 20, in step 2001, in an activated state of the option menu, the controller 500 may detect the movement of the touch event. Fig. 20 illustrates an operation of detecting a movement of a touch event in a state where a specific mode is performed and an option menu is activated and displayed according to the touch event of a function button given in the specific mode.

When the movement of the touch event is detected, the controller 500 may identify the type of the touch event in step 2003, and the controller 500 may determine whether the movement of the touch event is a movement for changing an option value in step 2005. The controller 500 may determine whether the touch event is a movement interaction for changing an option value in the option menu or a movement interaction for calling the option menu having a depth (e.g., a next depth or a previous depth) different from that of the activated option menu.

The following operations illustrate operations of the embodiment that begin when the movement of the touch event is a movement interaction to change the option value (as a result of the determination of step 2005).

When the movement of the touch event is a movement interaction for changing the option value as a result of the determination of step 2005 (yes of step 2005), the controller 500 may adaptively change and set the option value of the activated option menu corresponding to the movement of the touch event in step 2007. When a movement of a touch event is detected on the option menu after the option menu is activated, the controller 500 may change an option value based on the corresponding option menu in real time according to the movement of the touch event and provide information on the changed option value through the screen.

In step 2009, the controller 500 may determine whether the type of the touch event is changed while changing the option value of the option menu corresponding to the movement of the touch event. For example, the controller 500 may determine whether there is a type change request requesting that the touch event be moved to a movement direction for invoking an option menu having a different depth (e.g., a next depth or a previous depth) from the depth of the option menu.

When the type of the touch event is not changed (no of step 2009), the controller 500 may determine whether the touch event is released (2023). When the touch event is released (yes of step 2023), the controller 500 may control the execution of the corresponding function of the function button based on the changed option value at step 2021. When the touch event is not released (no of step 2023), the controller 500 may control the execution of the corresponding operation at step 2025. For example, the controller 500 may proceed to step 2005 to control the following operation, or an operation of controlling option values of initialization change and setting corresponding to a user input for initializing an operation performed.

When the type of the touch event is changed (yes of step 2009), the controller 500 may temporarily store the option value changed due to the touch event in the option menu at step 2011. In step 2013, the controller 500 may sequentially activate the option menus having different depths corresponding to the depths of the option menus corresponding to the movement of the touch event due to the change of the type of the touch event.

In step 2015, the controller 500 may determine whether the type of the touch event is changed in a state in which the option menu of a specific depth is activated due to the operation. For example, the controller 500 may determine whether there is a type change request requesting that the touch event be moved to a direction for changing an option value in the switched option menu.

When the type of the touch event is not changed (no of step 2015), the controller 500 may determine whether the touch event is released at step 2023. When the touch event is released (yes of step 2023), the controller 500 may control the execution of the corresponding function of the function button based on the changed option value for the option menu of step 2007 in step 2021. When the touch event is not released (no of step 2023), the controller 500 may control the execution of the corresponding operation at step 2025.

When the type of the touch event is changed (yes of step 2015), the controller 500 may adaptively change and set option values of the switching option menu corresponding to the movement of the touch event in step 2017. The controller 500 repeatedly performs the aforementioned operations, and when the release of the touch event is detected in step 2019, in step 2021, the controller 500 may control the execution of the corresponding functions of the function buttons based on a plurality of option values for a plurality of option menus (such as an option value changed for the option menu of step 2007, an option value changed for the switching option menus of steps 2013 and 2017).

The following operation illustrates operation of the embodiment that begins when the type of touch event is a movement for activating an option menu of a different depth (as a result of the determination of step 2005).

As a result of the determination of step 2005, when the type of the touch event is not the movement for changing the option value (no of step 2005), that is, when the type of the touch event is the movement for activating the option menus of different depths (next depth and previous depth), the controller 500 may sequentially activate the option menu having a depth (e.g., next depth or previous depth) different from that of the option menu corresponding to the movement of the touch event.

In step 2015, in a state where the option menu of the specific depth is activated, the controller 500 may determine whether the type of the touch event is changed. For example, in a state in which an option menu of a specific depth (switching option menu) is activated due to the movement of the touch event, the controller 500 may determine whether there is a type change request requesting to move the touch event to a direction for changing an option value in the switching option menu.

When the type of the touch event is not changed (no of step 2015), the controller 500 may determine whether the touch event is released at step 2023. When the touch event is released (yes of step 2023), the controller 500 may control the execution of the corresponding function of the function button without changing the option value at step 2021. When the touch event is not released (no of step 2023), the controller 500 may perform a corresponding operation at step 2025. For example, the controller 500 may proceed to step 2005 and repeat the foregoing process.

When the type of the touch event is changed (yes of step 2015), the controller 500 may adaptively change and set an option value of the switching option menu corresponding to the movement of the touch event in step 2017. When the touch event is released in step 2019, the controller 500 may control the execution of the corresponding function of the function button based on the option value changed for the switching option menu of steps 2013 and 2017 in step 2021.

The foregoing method of controlling a function in a touch device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be implemented by various computer devices in the form of executable program commands and recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. In this case, the computer readable recording medium may include the program command, the data file, and the data structure alone or in combination. The program command recorded in the recording medium may be specially designed or configured for the present invention, or may be known to those of ordinary skill in the computer software field to be used thereby.

The computer-readable recording medium includes a magnetic medium such as a hard disk, a floppy disk or a magnetic tape, an optical medium such as a compact disc read only memory (CD-ROM) or a Digital Versatile Disc (DVD), a magneto-optical medium such as a floppy disk, and a hardware device such as a ROM, a RAM, a flash memory, which store and execute program commands. Further, the program command includes a machine language code created by a compiler and a high-level language code executable by a computer using an interpreter. The hardware devices described above may be configured to operate as at least one software module for performing the operations of the present invention.

As described above, in the method and apparatus for controlling a function of a touch device according to exemplary embodiments of the present invention, option setting and function execution can be quickly and intuitively performed according to a touch event input to a function button in a specific mode during execution. The option value may be changed according to a touch event input to the function button, and the corresponding function assigned to the function button may be executed using the changed option value during the release of the touch event.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when a function changed according to an option in a specific mode of a touch device is performed, the number of inputs of a user may be minimized to intuitively and quickly change the option and perform the function. For example, when a photographing function is performed by an option change in a photographing mode, a simple touch input is only required to allow the photographing function due to the option change to be quickly performed. Therefore, the user's satisfaction with the function execution can be increased by the option change in the specific mode, and the option value that is difficult to change can be intuitively and easily set.

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention can be implemented in various types of touch devices and various devices corresponding thereto. An optimal environment for supporting the function execution by the option change can be implemented in the touch device. Accordingly, exemplary embodiments of the present invention can effectively and conveniently use a touch device during an operation of performing a function according to a specific mode in the touch device, thereby improving user convenience, practicality and competitiveness of the touch device.

While the invention has been shown and described with reference to certain exemplary embodiments thereof, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An apparatus, comprising:

a touch screen display;

a memory; and

at least one processor operatively connected with the memory and the display, and configured to:

displaying a media mode screen on the touch screen display according to execution of a media mode for playing content, wherein the media mode screen includes at least one button,

in response to detecting a first touch input at an area of the touch screen display where a first button of the at least one button is displayed, displaying a first menu of options associated with the first button,

changing an option value of the first option menu in accordance with movement of the first touch input to the first direction while the first touch input remains on the touch screen display,

displaying the changed option value of the first option menu in real time according to the movement of the first touch input, an

The content is played using the changed option value of the first option menu.

2. The device of claim 1, the at least one processor further configured to:

when a first touch input on the touch screen display is released before a preset threshold time, the first content is played using a predetermined option value.

3. The device of claim 2, the at least one processor further configured to:

displaying a first menu of options associated with the first button when the first touch input on the touch screen display is maintained for more than the preset threshold time.

4. The device of claim 3, the at least one processor further configured to:

displaying a content list including a plurality of contents, an

Changing the played content from a first content in the content list to a second content, wherein the second content corresponds to the release point of the first touch input.

5. The device of claim 3, the at least one processor further configured to:

playing the content using the changed display speed according to the movement of the first touch input.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first button is a play button of the media mode screen.

7. The device of claim 1, the at least one processor further configured to:

in response to detecting a second touch input separate from the first touch input while the first option menu is displayed, displaying a second option menu different from the first option menu, and

changing an option value associated with the second option menu according to the movement of the second touch input in the second direction.

8. The device of claim 7, wherein the second touch input is one of a touch movement to a second direction or a touch input detected at an area other than where the first button is displayed on the touch screen display.

9. The device of claim 1, the at least one processor further configured to:

in response to detecting a touch input at an area of the touch screen display where a second button of the at least one button is displayed, displaying a second menu of options associated with the second button, and

changing an option value of a second option menu according to the movement of the touch input.

10. A method, comprising:

displaying a media mode screen on the touch screen display according to execution of a media mode for playing content, wherein the media mode screen includes at least one button;

in response to detecting a first touch input at an area of the touch screen display where a first button of the at least one button is displayed, displaying a first menu of options related to the first button;

changing an option value of the first option menu in accordance with movement of the first touch input to the first direction while the first touch input remains on the touch screen display;

displaying the changed option value of the first option menu in real time according to the movement of the first touch input; and

the content is played using the changed option value of the first option menu.

11. The method of claim 10, further comprising:

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the step of displaying the first option menu comprises:

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the first and second light sources are selected from the group consisting of a red light source, a green light source, and a blue light source,

wherein the step of displaying the first option menu includes displaying a content list including a plurality of contents,

wherein the step of changing the option value associated with the first option menu includes changing the played content from the first content to the second content in the content list,

wherein the second content corresponds to a release point of the first touch input.

14. The method of claim 12, wherein the playing the content comprises:

15. The method of claim 10, wherein the first button is a play button of the media mode screen.

16. The method of claim 10, further comprising:

in response to detecting a second touch input separate from the first touch input while the first option menu is displayed, displaying a second option menu different from the first option menu; and

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the second touch input is one of a touch movement in a second direction or a touch input detected at an area other than where the first button is displayed on the touch screen display.

18. The method of claim 10, further comprising:

in response to detecting a touch input at an area of the touch screen display where a second button of the at least one button is displayed, displaying a second menu of options related to the second button; and

19. An electronic device, comprising:

a display;

a memory; and

displaying a call mode screen including at least one button provided in a call mode on the display;

detecting a first touch input on a first button of the at least one button;

displaying a first option menu including at least one option key associated with a call function assigned to the first button while the first touch input on the first button is maintained for more than a preset threshold time;

selecting an option key of the at least one option key according to the movement and release of the first touch input; and

the call function assigned to the first button is performed using the function of the selected option key,

wherein the at least one processor is configured to:

when the first touch input on the first button is released before a preset threshold time, a call function assigned to the first button is performed.

20. A method, comprising:

detecting a first touch input on a first button of the at least one button;

wherein the method further comprises:

when the first touch input on the first button is released before a preset threshold time, a predetermined function associated with the first button is executed.